Deep within the canyon, the Three Friends of Plum Mountain danced with excitement.
After confirming that everything before them was real and that there was no danger nearby,
they completely immersed themselves in wild joy.
Faced with so many priceless treasures, even cultivators with the highest cultivation could not remain calm.
Yet Qin Ming, above them, frowned as he sensed that something was amiss.
Just as he was pondering it,
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist."
"How about we join forces?"
A sudden voice rang out. Xiao Zhongren and the Gray-robed old man then appeared not far from Qin Ming.
Qin Ming had naturally discovered them long ago, but he could not help feeling curious.
With the Withered Wood Art from his Ancient Wood Longevity Art, even late-stage Golden Core Cultivators might not necessarily be able to detect him.
How had Xiao Zhongren, a mere early-stage Golden Core Cultivator, seen through him?
"Master, should I go kill him?"
the Devouring Sky Rat asked from the side. As it spoke, it licked its lips, as though it had caught the scent of bloodlust.
Hearing the Devouring Sky Rat's words, Xiao Zhongren and his companion immediately faced a formidable enemy.
They hurriedly explained, "Fellow Daoist, we mean no harm."
"We can join forces. Once it is done, we will split the spoils fifty-fifty. The Artifact Spirit will be yours, while I only want the cultivation art inheritance! What do you think?"
Hearing this, Qin Ming immediately raised a hand to stop the Devouring Sky Rat, then asked Xiao Zhongren, "Clan Head Xiao, you've hidden yourself quite deeply. How did you discover me?"
"Hehe, may I ask how Fellow Daoist is called?"
"You carry This Clan's ancient artifact, the Curved Jade Golden Light Mirror. It shares a trace of bloodline resonance with me, so I can